Speech Therapy
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What are reasons for speech delay?
Speech delay occurs most often in those with an athetoid type of cerebral palsy. The following factors, alone or in combination, may account for the speech delay: hearing loss, incoordination or spasticity of the muscles of the tongue, coexisting mental retardation or a defect in the cerebral cortex.
At what age is speech considered delayed?
Your child may have a speech delay if they aren't able to do these things: Say simple words (such as “mama” or “dada”) either clearly or unclearly by 12 to 15 months of age. Understand simple words (such as “no” or “stop”) by 18 months of age. Talk in short sentences by 3 years of age.
Is age 7 too late for speech therapy?
No age is too old for speech therapy, and it is never too late to start working towards meeting your communication goals. Improving your speech, language, and communication skills can benefit someone of any age and can help you to excel in all areas of your life and boost your confidence.
How can I improve my 5 year old's speech?
Here some ways you can help boost communication: Talk about the day's activities. Talk with your child about the books you read together. Talk with your child about the TV programs and videos you watch together and games you play. Keep kids' books, magazines, and other reading material within easy reach.
What are some speech therapy techniques?
Techniques to Try at Home with Your Child Complete the Thought. Start simple conversations or stories with your child to help build language skills. ... Flash Cards. Flash cards are a fun way to have children connect pictures with numbers or words to improve language. Silly Sounds. ... What Are You Seeing? ... Read to Your Child.
What age is best for speech therapy?
The best age for speech therapy is the age your child is at when they start to fall behind, or when you notice they're not meeting milestones. It's never too early or too late to start therapy. Children who aren't speaking at all are commonly referred for speech and language assessments around 18 months of age.
How can I improve my toddler's speech at home?
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development Say sound like "ma," "da," and "ba." Try to get your baby to say them back to you. Look at your baby when they make sounds. ... Respond when your baby laughs or makes faces. ... Teach your baby to do what you do, like clapping your hands and playing peek-a-boo.
